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| − | '''NifSkope''' is an application that can read, modify, and write [[AU:NIF Data Format|.nif]] files. It is part of the [[AU:NifTools|NifTools]] Project. | + | '''NifSkope''' is an application that can read, modify, and write [[AU:NIF Data Format|.nif]] files. It is part of the [[AU:NifTools|NifTools]] Project. The most up to date version is maintained by fo76utils and can be downloaded from its [https://github.com/fo76utils/nifskope GitHub page]. NifSkope is essential for asset implementation, and is useful for other disciplines such as [[AU:Concept Art|concept art]] and [[AU:3D Art|3D art]] as well, as it allows easy viewing and export of in game assets. |
| − | + | ==Downloads== | |
| + | *[https://github.com/fo76utils/nifskope NifSkope (fo76utils)] ("dev11"): The most up to date version. Receives active development. | ||
| + | **Supports all Bethesda games, up to Starfield, as well as many other games using nif format. | ||
| + | **Native support for Windows, Linux, and MacOS | ||
| − | + | Older versions of NifSkope also exist, and are listed here for posterity. They lack many of the features added by later revisions. Versions are listed from newer to older. | |
| − | *[https://github.com/ | + | *[https://github.com/hexabits/nifskope NifSkope (hexabits)] ("dev9"): a development branch. Last updated 2023. |
| − | *[https://github.com/niftools/nifskope | + | *[https://github.com/SpectralPlatypus/nifskope NifSkope (SpectralPlatypus)]: based on the official dev7 branch, with a few added features listed below. Last updated 2023. |
| + | ** Convex Decomposition Generation | ||
| + | ** Convex/Convex Decomposition Generation for full nif hierarchy | ||
| + | *[https://github.com/niftools/nifskope NifSkope (NifTools)] ("dev7"): the "official" branch. Last updated 2018. | ||
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| + | ==Tutorials== | ||
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktwHE8SX_JU&list=PLiPgFWIHsr8XA0h8Q5MS-8dnufJGrxeAZ Nifskope Tutorial Playlist (Youtube)] by Darkfox127 | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktwHE8SX_JU&list=PLiPgFWIHsr8XA0h8Q5MS-8dnufJGrxeAZ Nifskope Tutorial Playlist (Youtube)] by Darkfox127 | ||
*[https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/47104/?tab=description FPI Animated Textures Tutorial], provided in PDF format, demonstrate the creation of simple texture animations using NifSkope. | *[https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/47104/?tab=description FPI Animated Textures Tutorial], provided in PDF format, demonstrate the creation of simple texture animations using NifSkope. | ||
*Short tutorial for creating furniture that uses a special sitting animation: [[File:Nifskope_Furniture_tutorial.pdf]] | *Short tutorial for creating furniture that uses a special sitting animation: [[File:Nifskope_Furniture_tutorial.pdf]] | ||
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[[Category:Arcane University-3D Art]] | [[Category:Arcane University-3D Art]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:39, 26 November 2025
NifSkope is an application that can read, modify, and write .nif files. It is part of the NifTools Project. The most up to date version is maintained by fo76utils and can be downloaded from its GitHub page. NifSkope is essential for asset implementation, and is useful for other disciplines such as concept art and 3D art as well, as it allows easy viewing and export of in game assets.
Downloads[edit]
- NifSkope (fo76utils) ("dev11"): The most up to date version. Receives active development.
- Supports all Bethesda games, up to Starfield, as well as many other games using nif format.
- Native support for Windows, Linux, and MacOS
Older versions of NifSkope also exist, and are listed here for posterity. They lack many of the features added by later revisions. Versions are listed from newer to older.
- NifSkope (hexabits) ("dev9"): a development branch. Last updated 2023.
- NifSkope (SpectralPlatypus): based on the official dev7 branch, with a few added features listed below. Last updated 2023.
- Convex Decomposition Generation
- Convex/Convex Decomposition Generation for full nif hierarchy
- NifSkope (NifTools) ("dev7"): the "official" branch. Last updated 2018.
Tutorials[edit]
- Nifskope Tutorial Playlist (Youtube) by Darkfox127
- FPI Animated Textures Tutorial, provided in PDF format, demonstrate the creation of simple texture animations using NifSkope.
- Short tutorial for creating furniture that uses a special sitting animation: File:Nifskope Furniture tutorial.pdf
This article is a stub. Please add to it if you can.
| Skyrim Modding Tools | |
|---|---|
| Writing | |
| Concept Art | GIMP • Photoshop |
| 3D Art/Texturing/Animation | 3ds Max • GIMP • Blender • Maya • Mudbox • Paint.NET • Substance Painter • xNormal • ZBrush |
| Implementation | ChunkMerge • ck-cmd • NifSkope • Outfit Studio |
| SFX/Music | |
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